Hi everyone,

I am new here and to the hobby, and I need to get myself a car. I would like to get an electric off-road car but I only have a very small budget of £100 at the very most but probably more like £50. I don't mind what scale it is but I do like the idea of a smaller scale car. What do you guys think would be the best car I could get ? Is there even anything ??

Thanks, Ben M

I'm thinking the micro-t any thoughts ?

hi ben welcome to the site mate, :thumbs_up:

yeh the mirco-t is a cool little model, its tiny which is very cool but this can also have a big down side. your be mainly be running it indoors or of roads..

how about one of these?

http://modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=Manu...D=554&ShowCar=1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEAM-ASSOCIATED-RC18...=item439cffd6a7

The one on ebay, the rc18t with a blushless mamba would be insainly quick..

Hi, thanks for the insanely fast reply ! I've seen the desert truck before but sadly it's almost twice the price. Do you think the extra is worth it though ?

Thanks. Ben

your welcome mate, and feel free to introduce yourself in the newbie genral part of the forum :thumbs_up:

http://rc-racing.org.uk/index.php?showforum=12

Yeh mate i would say the Losi Mini Desert Truck is defo worth, £99 but your not find anything really that will match that price and quailty for a new model..

Cheers for the advice ! I'm definitely considering that desert truck but I'm not entirely sure yet :P

Thats a good thing mate dont rush in and buy anything, have a good look around and ask what other guys like, the onlything that going to make it a bit harder for you is your price range.

If you really wanted to get a micro model, this highroller is great and £69..

http://modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=Manu...D=627&ShowCar=1

For the losi mini desert truck, this will make your mind up mate one way or another lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjtmXlZRaPQ

but ive got to say this, if speed is what your looking for buy that rc10 from ebay, it would be very very fast..

this one here runs on a high volt lipo battery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNjnG1SmTIM&feature=related

you could get yours going nearly or as fast as that :thumbs_up:

Arghhh that video of the desert truck makes it even more desirable !! I'm going to have to get a paper round or something (I'm 15 by the way) and then when I've got a bit of money I can look in to getting something :P

Ben M.

Hey what about the Maverick Atom, any body know anything about that ??

Bug your perants for some money as well :lol:

The Maverick Atom, is a pretty good little model and being 4WD is always a bonus, but parts and upgrades for that model would be a harder to find..

The best think for you to do mate is have a good look around like your doing, then type the model name into youtube, you would then get to see the model in action, that will help make your decision.. :thumbs_up:

I could be wrong about the parts and upgrades being hard to find, but if i am im sure someone will correct me :)

Hi ! Just bought the mini desert truck ! I hope it's the right choice !! Thanks for the advice :)

Hi mate.. your welcome :thumbs_up:

Im sure your like it :)

I think you might be the only guy on the site with one, (but i might be wrong)
It would be cool if you could show us some pictures and maybe a video of it in action, if you can mate :thumbs_up:

HAPPY RC-ING :rc_car:

Nice one, I'd be very keen to hear what you think of it. I've been quite tempted by a 1:18 truck like the Losi DT or RC18T, does anybody know if the RC18T comes in kit form or are they all RTR?

If kit available, would you use same receiver/servo/esc as you'd use in a 1:10 car, or is there specific radio gear i.e. smaller for 1:18?

Hi, I'll upload a few pics and videos tomorrow (if I remember), I'll put it in the micro rc section for you.

Class cheers mate, looking forward to seeing it B)

BB, no mate your not find the rc18 in a kit, but and easy way would be, just take it apart as soon as you get it :lol:

with the rc18t, it will use a smaller servo then the 1/10 models and a 380 size motor, you can put a 1/10 esc and receiver in the rc18t as long they fit, but you can buy mini receivers and esc as well now, as well as 1/18 sized ones..

sorry, turns out that it won't be arriving 'till Monday :( looks like I'll have to wait another couple of days yet !

YAY,, it has now arrived, and it is AMAZING ! I haven't had chance to film it yet, but will probably do it tomorrow when I have some more time :P :banana: